CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,168 km
10,046 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
16,168 km
10,046 mi / 8,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN UTP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code CUN UTP
ICAO Code MMUN VTBU
City Cancun Rayong
Country Mexico Thailand
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 22 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 12.680000, 101.000000

Cancun (CUN) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 16,168 kilometers (10,046 miles / 8,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:02 in Cancun, it's 01:02 in Rayong. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rayong (UTP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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